Category Archives: News

Up-to-date news and info about the Chicago Blackhawks, including news from regarding player movement to/from the minors, the draft, and trades

NHLPA Counter Proposal: What People Are Saying

On Tuesday, the NHLPA presented the owners with their counter-proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Lockout Looms: NHL Takes Stand

When negotiations broke up on Thursday, the NHL and NHLPA agreed on something: the gap between the two sides was substantial on the subject of revenue sharing. The players view revenue sharing as a more important piece of the new … Continue reading

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Shea Weber Stays In Nashville

The Nashville Predators announced early Tuesday afternoon that they have matched the 14-year, $110M offer sheet the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to with Shea Weber. Weber will remain in Nashville for at least the next year. Here’s a link to the … Continue reading

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Help the USO at the Blackhawks Convention

This is a public service message on behalf of some great friends of CommittedIndians.com: The USO of Illinois has partnered with the Chicago Blackhawks over the last few years. Between the camouflage jerseys worn on Veteran’s Day, honoring servicemembers on … Continue reading

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Shea Weber Signs Enormous Offer Sheet

Restricted free agent defenseman Shea Weber has reportedly signed an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers. Indications are that the sheet is for $100M over 14 years ($7.15M cap hit). UPDATE: Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet is reporting the deal is … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Announce Roster for Convention

On Tuesday, the Blackhawks (finally) announced the roster of current and former players that will attend this weekend’s Blackhawks Convention. Here it is: Current: (24) Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Marian Hossa, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Dave Bolland, Andrew … Continue reading

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Blackhawks To Name Pierre Gauthier Director of Player Personnel

Reports on Tuesday afternoon are that the Chicago Blackhawks may have (unofficially) made their first trade of the offseason. It appears Chicago has swapped their Assistant General Manager, Marc Bergevin, for the Montreal Canadiens’ former General Manager, Pierre Gauthier. Bergevin … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Announce Roster for 2012 Prospect Camp

On Thursday morning, the Blackhawks made public the roster for this year’s prospect camp. Last year, the organization did not invite players with professional contracts, but a number of signed prospects will be at the camp this year. Among the … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Sign C Martin St. Pierre

On Monday evening, the Blackhawks announced an agreementĀ for veteran center Martin St. Pierre to join the Rockford IceHogs. St. Pierre, who will turn 29 in August, played in Chicago over parts of three seasons between 2005-2008. He has three goals … Continue reading

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Raffi Torres Suspension Reduced

On Monday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reduced the suspension of Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres by four games. He will now miss the first eight games of the 2012-13 season, instead of 12. The Coyotes seventh game of the season … Continue reading

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